Ululani

See also: ululani

Hawaiian

Etymology

ulu (to grow, be inspired) + lani (sky) = "heavenly inspiration; royal grove"; from the name of a chiefess of Hilo, and a place name.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /u.luˈla.ni/, [u.luˈlɐ.ni]

Proper noun

Ululani

  1. a female or (sometimes) male given name from Hawaiian

Usage notes

  • Popular in early 20th century; sometimes also given to men.

References

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